Health: Today, after struggling for over a year with it, and now having...

By fine - 28/02/2015 05:22 - United States - Danvers

Today, after struggling for over a year with it, and now having it medically confirmed, I told my step-dad about my depression. He gave me a disgusted look and scoffed, "Toughen up, cunt." FML

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By Anonymous - 16/12/2022 21:00

Today, my dad told me that people requiring psychiatric treatment are just weak and pathetic, and what they really need is a kick up the ass and to get a fucking grip. He told me this not 30 seconds after my doctor recommended I spend some time in a facility for my severe depression. FML

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By Anonymous - 25/07/2020 17:01

Today, my dad told me that I'm a weak and negative person because I suffer from depression and anxiety, then he told me to just snap out of it. FML

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By Anonymous - 27/05/2015 13:39 - United Kingdom - Letchworth

Today, my dad stood by and nodded in agreement as my sister told me that my clinical depression is "getting REALLY old." FML

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By Anonymous - 19/12/2023 23:00 - United Kingdom

Today, I tried to tell my dad that I was really struggling with my mental health and didn't think I could stay alive much longer. He laughed. This comes after telling my "best friend" last week and having to wait three days for a reply. FML

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By Anonymous - 05/01/2022 10:59

Today, my dad completely disregards my mental health, insists mental disorders are just excuses for laziness in my generation, so even though I have crippling depression, at times he has no sympathy and will mercilessly bully me into “snapping out of it” and to "get a damn job already." FML

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By Anonymous - 17/01/2021 01:59 - Jamaica - Kingston

Today, and for the past year, I've been struggling with depression because of family life. I've been talking to my mom for the past weeks, telling her things that happen when she isn't home as a way to build trust. I finally told her I have depression and have had had it for a long time. She laughed. FML

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By parentalnightmare - 16/04/2016 04:13 - United States - Laurel

Today, I was diagnosed with a chronic pain condition. My parents seemed very sympathetic and my mother even cried. When we got home, though, they started laughing and asked if I really believed all the shit the doctor was talking about. FML

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By Anonymous - 22/10/2013 04:44 - Chile - Santiago

Today, I opened up to my parents about my depression. Their response was to have a very heated discussion about whose fault it was. FML

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By depressednupset - 30/12/2010 15:06 - United States

Today, my mother told me to 'quit having a pity party'. I was just diagnosed with depression. I've lost my boyfriend, my job, my academic standing, and I just got rejected from every graduate school I applied for. And my mother thinks I'm a cry baby. Great. FML

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By nerderer - 15/03/2015 14:57 - United States - Duluth

Today, my dad decided that the best way to alleviate my crippling depression is to talk to me in a baby voice. FML

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flashback.miss 28

Sunday 1 March 2015 0:11

What? He calls you the c word and blows off your illness? horrid. stay strong, OP.

Pancakes017 19

Sunday 1 March 2015 0:12

People can be so hateful. Surround yourself with positive people. You're strong enough to get through this :)

Comments

jenny_sykes 14

Sunday 1 March 2015 5:16

I feel you, hope thing get better for you OP

Soulless_95 20

Sunday 1 March 2015 5:18

As someone who has struggled with severe depression for years, I feel ya. Sorry your step-dad's an ass.

Darkblade21 20

Sunday 1 March 2015 5:27

Good ol' Massachusetts. Side Note: I struggled with depression for a bit as well, I feel for you OP. Stay strong, you can beat it.

nlow79 3

Sunday 1 March 2015 5:38

I understand depression comes from a real chemical imbalance, but I also feel like in a lot of cases, you can "toughen up" before it gets bad enough that you need medicine or such to control it. that's just my take though.

Sparx1_1 16

Sunday 1 March 2015 5:46

Well if your step-dad thinks calling you a **** is ok ... that pretty much explains where the depression came from.

nekminnet 13

Sunday 1 March 2015 5:51

I can't imagine why you would be depressed with such supportive people around you.

aukaylaheath 16

Sunday 1 March 2015 5:55

Aww I'm sorry that your dads a douche. Keep your head up. I know exactly how you feel.

pmackari 10

Sunday 1 March 2015 6:32

This is why step parents get no respect at all!!!

shinikageWolf 15

Sunday 1 March 2015 6:34

I'd be depressed about living with an asshole like that.

swimmerslife0984 5

Sunday 1 March 2015 6:46

I've battled with depression for years, and the type of people like your step father are the type of people that make it really hard to over come, but you just have to realize that no matter what anyone else says you are worthy of what you have and your illness is serious and true. I know it can be hard but if you can find a way to believe in yourself you will be able to over come your depression. stay strong